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Original Content A History Of YMCMB Label Drama A look at all the incidents that have given Birdman and Cash Money such notoriety. By Angus Walker February 17, 2015
Profiles In Conversation With Gallant: A Powerful Voice Searches For Self-Improvement The Maryland songwriter explains the vulnerability of falsetto and why Prince is the indisputable GOAT. By Trevor Smith July 12, 2016
Original Content Subliminal Warfare: A History Of The Hidden Diss With Drake throwing subliminal disses as much as other rappers take obvious shots, how far back do hidden disses go, and who joins Drizzy in the art of fighting without directly dropping any names? By Chris Richburg October 29, 2014
Original Content How Hip-Hop Has Permeated Pop Culture From what was initially a neighbourhood-based cultural practice, Hip-Hop has permeated societal culture in an unprecedented way. Hip-Hop extended it's boundaries before breaking them down entirely to accept any and everyone; gender, economic class and race extinguished as the genre's influence washed over society and in a way, unified a diverse group of people. By Dhruva Balram deleted March 22, 2014
Original Content Ridiculous Rap Names A list of some of the most ridiculous rap names in the game. By William Cannon February 16, 2014
Original Content For Better Or Worse: Vol. 1 Discussing the 'good and bad', the 'highs and lows', the 'love and hate': the things that come with, and are a part of... loving Hip Hop. By Jon Godfrey May 30, 2012
Reviews 2 Chainz's "Dope Don't Sell Itself" Review A decade removed from his commercial peak and mesmerizing breakout run at the top of the 2010s, 2 Chainz has delivered a record that encapsulates his insatiable hunger while also showcasing how much he has grown as an artist. By Joshua Robinson February 08, 2022
Original Content Dr. Dre, The Great Instrumentalist A defining musical mind unlike any other, Dr. Dre has long showcased a deep understanding of using different instruments, be it piano, guitar, bass, or violin. By Mitch Findlay January 06, 2021
Original Content Mac Miller's "Self-Care": A Reflection On States Of Mind Mac Miller released "Self-Care" on this day, two years ago. Today, we dissect the importance of this song. By Rose Lilah July 13, 2020
Original Content The Best Pop Smoke Lyrics On "Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon" Pop Smoke's posthumous album "Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon" has arrived, revealing the scope of the young rapper's versatility. By Mitch Findlay July 03, 2020
Original Content The LOX Endure: A Conversation With One Of Rap's Legendary Groups The LOX are enjoying their legendary run as one of the greatest rap groups of all time, and we spoke to Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch about their journey through the rap game, Ruff Ryders reminiscing, and more. By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020
Reviews Rick Ross "Port Of Miami 2" Review Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. By Mitch Findlay August 15, 2019